An Unofficial Record of the Subiaco Football Club Inc. 1970-2011

SUBIACO FOOTBALL CLUB - TRIVIA

Did you know?

The Subiaco Football Club was known as the Maroons until June 1973 when they changed their name to the Lions.

Between 1970 and 2007, the club has had 5 jumper changes. In 1975 the club changed from its maroon jumper with gold SFC logo to a maroon jumper with a gold leaping lion on the front. An alternate gold jumper with a maroon lion was also used. In 1980 the jumper was changed to maroon and gold vertical stripes with a maroon back. In 1997 a blue section was addes to club's maroon jumper with a Lions head across the front. In 2000 the jumper was again changed to show a new SFC logo on the front with maroon and gold vertical stripes, and a maroon back. A special Centenary jumper was also worn in the 2000 season. The latest jumper introduced was an alternate strip to the current design, specially designed for night football matches and jumper clashes with other clubs.

Between 1970 and 2007 we have had 4 Sandover Medallist, Ian Dargie, who won the medal on two occasions 1991 and 1994, Richard Ambrose in 2002, Allistair Pickett in 2004 and Matt Priddis in 2006.

Between 1970 and 2007, Haydn Bunton was the most successful coach with premierships in 1986 and 1988 and runner-up in '86, '87 and 1991. Peter German coached us to flags in 2004 and 2006 and runner-up in 2003. Ross Smith coached the 1973 premiership team and Scott Watters coached the 2007 premiership side.

Scott Watters in 2007 and Ross Smith in 1973 coached the league side to a premiership in their first season with the Club.

Since the retirement of Austin Robertson, only 4 Subiaco players have topped the WAFL goalkicking. Todd Breman in 1987 & 1988, Jason Heatley in 1993 & 1995, Todd Ridley in 1998 and Brad Smith in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008.

Between the years 1975 and 1984 inclusive, the League side won only 44 out of 108 matches.

In 1977, payment to Subiaco League players was $40.00. Service Awards were 25-50 games $5.00, 51-100 games $20.00, 101-150 games $30.00, 151-200 games $40.00 and 200 games and over $50.00. Reserves players were paid $8.00 per game, ($20.00 if on senior list) and Colts players were paid $5.00 per game.

THE LION TAMER'S QUIZ

Time to test your knowledge. Think carefully about each question, it's a 'jungle out there'!

Each correct answer gains you 1 point.

1. In 1970, who wore jumper number 2 ?

2. Peter Featherby was recruited from which amateur club ?

3. Which player was vice captain to Ross Smith in 1973 ?

4. How many Subiaco players represented WA in the 1974 season ?

5. In what year did Neil Randall top the Subiaco goalkicking ?

6. Gary Buckenara played how many league matches for Subiaco ?

7. Graeme Schultz was recruited from which VFL club ?

8. Who kicked the winning goal for Subiaco in the 1988 Preliminary Final ?

9. Peter Spencer played in the 1986 premiership team - True or False ?

10. Ross Smith wore jumper number 1 - True or false ?

11. The league team wore black shorts in the 1973 Grand Final - True or False ?

12. Brian Douge captained the club in 1980 - True or False ?

13. The winning margin in the 2004 winning Grand Final was 62 points ?